Winnipeg has produced famous artists in the past from Neil Young to metal band Electro Quarterstaff and pop singer-songwriter Chantal Kreviazuk. However, the city also prides itself in turning out incredible neo-soul performers like Remy Shand—who signed with Motown Records in the early 2000s—and visionary artist Keisha Booker that revitalised the scene with her R&B collective Soul Supreme. If you’re a fan of the genre, you can catch the latter at a captivating Candlelight R&B and Soul concert right here in Winnipeg.
Taking place at the Winnipeg Art Gallery, this show combines Keisha Booker’s smooth voice and effortless runs with timeless classics and Candlelight’s trademark sea of candles. Rediscover “What You Won’t Do For Love”, “Sweet Thing”, “Godspeed”, “Caught Up”, and more, as you’re bathed in the beautiful glow of candlelight.
Candlelight: R&B and Soul feat. Keisha Booker
Whether it’s pouring her heart into Soul Supreme, a bimonthly R&B event series, or performing at the half-time show of the Winnipeg Sea Bears, Keisha Booker is a powerhouse. This season, she’s taking on popular R&B and soul hits by legends like Chaka Khan, Bobby Caldwell, H.E.R. and Frank Ocean and giving them her own twist.
Accompanied by a live band, you can hear her passion poured into every note, from her airy highs to her smoky depths. So head to the creative Winnipeg Art Gallery to catch these talented musicians reimagine “Caught Up”, “Sweet Thing” and “Red Bone”, and unwind to these soulful tunes and more, by candlelight.
Both R&B and soul have a strength woven into every word and note but also a vulnerability that feels intimate, resonating with audiences on a deeper level. Now, you can hear iconic songs from both genres recreated in a magical setting.
There will be two back-to-back, candlelit performances on the night of the event scheduled for 6:30pm and 8:45om. Each show will last 60 minutes and doors open 45 minutes before the start of each concert.